American Actor Taylor Wily, Known for 'Hawaii Five-0', Dies at 56

Wily Was 20 Lbs Lighter Than in His Sumo Wrestling Days

Taylor Wily, the American actor best known for his roles in "Hawaii Five-0" and "Magnum PI," passed away on June 20, 2024, at the age of 56. According to local Hawaii TV outlet KITV, the actor died due to complications from a heart attack.

Wily's Weight Loss Journey

Regarding his weight loss, Wily was 20 lbs lighter than in his sumo wrestling days. However, his weight loss journey was intentionally driven by a desire to pursue an acting career.

Wily attended a 2017 Hawaii Five-0 event at Queens Surf Beach in Ko Olina, Hawaii. Standing over six feet tall and weighing at times more than 400 pounds in his sumo wrestling days, Wily had lost a significant amount of weight in recent years.